A BC man who illegally caught trout in Banff National Park for a YouTube video has been fined $6,000..Greg Ovens, 60, filmed the video with Zachary Fowler after the two met on Season 3 on the History Channel’s Alone in 2016..Both survived 51 and 87 days in Patagonia as part of the Alone, and decided to film a survivalist video series for YouTube in July 2019..During filming for a 30-day challenge, the two illegally caught eight cutthroat trout in Banff National Park, which has a catch and release policy..Prosecutor Dan Brunnen wanted an $8,000 fine, while Ovens’ defence sought half that figure. Ultimately, Justice Eric Tolppanen met the two in the middle, handing Ovens a $6,000 for his “reckless” behaviour for illegal fishing under the Canada National Parks Act..In addition to the fine, Ovens must also post a YouTube video detailing his plea and subsequent sentence..Fowler remains wanted in Alberta on warrants..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
A BC man who illegally caught trout in Banff National Park for a YouTube video has been fined $6,000..Greg Ovens, 60, filmed the video with Zachary Fowler after the two met on Season 3 on the History Channel’s Alone in 2016..Both survived 51 and 87 days in Patagonia as part of the Alone, and decided to film a survivalist video series for YouTube in July 2019..During filming for a 30-day challenge, the two illegally caught eight cutthroat trout in Banff National Park, which has a catch and release policy..Prosecutor Dan Brunnen wanted an $8,000 fine, while Ovens’ defence sought half that figure. Ultimately, Justice Eric Tolppanen met the two in the middle, handing Ovens a $6,000 for his “reckless” behaviour for illegal fishing under the Canada National Parks Act..In addition to the fine, Ovens must also post a YouTube video detailing his plea and subsequent sentence..Fowler remains wanted in Alberta on warrants..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.